tears

Example Sentences

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But Carr did recall Cusack bursting into tears when she went to the wrong training ground.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

“We put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into it,” Andrews said.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

This Fourth of July, I will be thinking about the iconic photograph of Chief Petty Officer Graham Jackson watching President Franklin Roosevelt’s funeral procession, tears streaming down his face as he plays the accordion.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

I gave this show no end of my tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

I will my legs to move faster, tripping over the uneven sidewalk while the tears I refused to give him chase each other down my cheeks.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam